The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 600 long Automatic (09 - 13) vs. VW Phaeton V6 (02 - 04)
€ 155,400
€ 58,300
€ 155,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes S 600 long is 6.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V6.
Mercedes S 600 long
VW Phaeton V6
58.5
73.7
83.5
57.1
74.9
83.8
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
58.5 in
Height
57.1 in
124.6
205.7
113.4
199
205.7 in
Length
199 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 600 long
VW Phaeton V6
4872 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5754 lb
Weight Difference:
474 lb
9.73 %
General
Mercedes S 600 long
VW Phaeton V6
W221
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 600 long
VW Phaeton V6
V12 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Series
M 275.953
Engine Code
*BKL*
3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
510 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes S 600 long
510 hp
238 hp
VW Phaeton V6
612 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes S 600 long
612 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6
Performance
Mercedes S 600 long
VW Phaeton V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 600 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6
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9.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.48 lb/hp
Mercedes S 600 long
9.55 lb/hp
18.48 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 600 long
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes S 600 long
16 mpg
21 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
11 mpg
city
15 mpg
24 mpg
highway
27 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
391 mi
Range
490 mi
Mercedes S 600 long
391 mi
490 mi
VW Phaeton V6
Environmental Impact
270.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
216 kWh
Mercedes S 600 long
270.9 kWh
216 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
547 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
441 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 600 long
VW Phaeton V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
